Corelli: Violin Sonatas, Op. 5

Featuring

Rémy Baudet
Jaap ter Linden
Pieter-Jan Belder
Mike Fentross
Arcangelo Corelli

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Composer Biography

Arcangelo Corelli, born in 1653, died in Rome in 1713 as a man of fame and was buried in the Pantheon.

Compositional Technique

The final sonata in Corelli's Op.5 features variations on 'La Folia,' a passionate and virtuosic theme derived from a Spanish dance, which became one of music history's most famous tunes.

Cultural Impact

Corelli's influence was enormous through his combined qualities as a violinist, violin teacher, and composer, contributing to the violin's prominent place in Western music.

Performer Biography

Rémy Baudet, the violinist on this album, studied with Mark Lubotsky and was invited by Frans Brüggen to join the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, where he is currently concertmaster.

Historical Context

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Rome was a hub for artists and musicians, with popes and cardinals investing heavily in music, particularly opera and oratorio.

Composition History

Corelli's Op.5 sonatas, published in 1700, were a novelty for focusing on a solo violin and basso continuo, paving the way for the violin sonata genre.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Corelli's merit was not in deep learning or rich invention, but in his delicate taste for selecting pleasing harmonies and melodies to create a delightful effect.